Ethics & Compliance Lead

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

Robinhood's Compliance Team is committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity and ethics across the company. The team partners closely with legal, people, and business teams to support compliant and ethical decision-making. You will help reinforce a culture where employees feel supported in raising concerns and navigating complex situations. We are seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about ethics and compliance to help strengthen this work!

As the Ethics & Compliance Lead, you will develop and oversee Robinhood’s Ethics Office and Integrity Helpline. You will guide employees on conflicts of interest, interpret and apply the Code of Conduct, and support investigations into potential policy or regulatory violations. This role partners with legal, compliance, and business teams to manage Ethics Office initiatives, improve policies and processes, and support training and communications related to ethical conduct. You will also monitor risks, track program effectiveness, and provide reporting to leadership and the Board.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; or Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Ethics Office and Integrity Helpline, including triaging reports and conducting investigations into potential violations of policies, laws, and regulations
• Provide guidance on the Code of Conduct and conflict of interest matters, including gifts, entertainment, and outside business activities
• Partner with legal, compliance, people, and business teams to manage Ethics Office initiatives, policies, and training programs
• Create communications and training content to increase awareness of ethical standards and compliance requirements across the company
• Monitor program effectiveness, assess compliance risks, and deliver reporting and metrics to leadership and the Board

What you bring

• Several years of experience as a Compliance and Ethics Officer; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; financial services experience strongly preferred
• Strong personal character and a demonstrated commitment to integrity internally and externally, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory topics; ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization
• Experience developing strategies and building alignment to execute them, with the ability to approach problems thoughtfully and identify practical solutions
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage work independently in a changing environment while responding appropriately to time-sensitive matters

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces